Fresh controversy is brewing around the recently concluded Miss Tourism Kenya 2025 pageant, following a wave of public reaction and insider claims pointing to possible rigging of the event. According to information shared by a source close to the competition, the outcome of the pageant may not have reflected the genuine talent and performance of the contestants, but rather the result of behind-the-scenes manipulation.
The source claims that the event appeared “planned and rigged,” with allegations that certain contestants may have paid for the crown. According to the account, contestants from Nairobi County and Mombasa had displayed strong potential and were widely expected to take the lead. Their strong performances had created high expectations among the audience, who were reportedly left shocked when the final results did not reflect what many considered to be the clear front-runners.
The surprise was shared not only by the audience but also by several contestants who had anticipated a different outcome based on merit. These reactions have only deepened speculation surrounding the integrity of the judging process. According to the source, rumors had already begun circulating before the final night of the event, alleging that deals may have been made to secure victory for specific individuals, raising serious concerns about the fairness of the competition.
These claims come just after Miss Tourism Kenya publicly revoked the Miss Popularity title from Miss Kwale County and reassigned it to Miss Marsabit County following a protest and vote reassessment. While that correction was officially addressed and resolved, this new wave of allegations casts further doubt on the overall credibility of the 2025 edition of the national pageant.
As of now, Miss Tourism Kenya has not responded to these fresh accusations. However, the organization previously issued a statement taking full responsibility for the earlier Popularity title error and expressed its commitment to transparency. Whether further internal investigations will be launched remains to be seen. For now, the pageant community and its supporters are left questioning the authenticity of one of Kenya’s most anticipated beauty events.
